News: Shodhan Prasad
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Dubai, Apr 28: Rachael Productions’ maiden venture, producer Ronald Martis’ first ever Tulu Film ‘Kambalabettu Bhatrena Magal’ had a successful UAE premiere at Galleria Cinemas, Deira, with full house show on April 26.
The show started at around 1.30 pm and later during the interval was the inauguration ceremony with guests Tulu Kannada Konkani film producer Dr Frank Fernandes, Kannada film producer Harish Sherigar,
philanthropist singer actor Joseph Mathias and former president of Mangaluru Konkans, Alwyn Pinto who were welcomed by Shodhan Prasad.
All the guests lighted the auspicious traditional lamp and inaugurated the premiere show. ‘Kambalabettu Bhatrena Magal’ producer Ronald Martis honoured all the guests with flowers. On behalf of all the guests, Dr Frank Fernandes spoke encouraging words and requested the audience to support whenever films from Tulunadu are ready for release in UAE. Ronald Martis thanked the audience and all those who contributed and supported for the successful release of the movie.
‘Kambalabettu Bhatrena Magal’ under the banner Rachael Film Production, is produced by Ronald Martis and directed by young and talented Sharath S Poojary, Baggathota. The production in-charge is Prakash Gatty and the music is by Shinoy V Joseph with lead cast Aishwarya A Acharya, Shailu Birwa, Sharath Poojary Kapu, Pradeep J Shetty, Shankar Bhat, Rashmitha Changappa, Lavanya Kotian and special star cast comprising of Arvind Bolar, Bhojaraj Vamanjur, Prakash K Tuminadu, Ramesh Rai Kukkuvalli, Satish Bandale, Shivaprakash Poonja, Shobhpriya Nair and Saroja Rao.
There was great response from the audience after the movie which was captured on video. Everyone liked the movie and in common the comment was ‘some different subject’ than the regular ones. Most of the viewers appreciated the beautiful locations and the songs. Hence, it was a good Tulu film successfully released after a long time in Dubai.
On May 3 (Friday), two more shows are being arranged at Novo Cinemas, WTC, Abu Dhabi (1.30 pm) & Novo Cinemas, Mega Mall, Sharjah.
For tickets the following persons can be contacted in advance:
Dubai & Sharjah:
Ronald Martis – 050 4307973
Cynthia Goveas – 050 6459054
Shodhan Prasad – 052 5569786
Abu Dhabi:
Valerian Dalmaida – 050 7123965
Derick Pinto – 050 9460513
Bhasker Shetty – 050 4434981
Robert Pinto – 050 3244362
Subhiksha Restaurant – 02 6760575